Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Manson offers an incomparable fishing experience, year-round. Visit our lakes or travel to nearby rivers for freshwater fishing excursions and cast for many species of trout and salmon, burbot (fresh water lingcod), bass, crappie or blue gill.
Discover the dramatic beauty of the Lake Chelan Valley as you learn to read the area's waters and reel in a memorable catch. Depending on the season, choose from fly, ice or spin fishing local lakes or nearby rivers.
Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan stretches 50.5 miles and is fed from glaciers through the mouth of Stehekin River. It is the third deepest lake in the U.S., and ninth deepest lake in the world, at 1,486 feet deep and approaching 400 feet below sea level. Water travels down-lake to the Chelan River, routing through one of the deepest gorges in North America. The fish in Lake Chelan are land-locked.
Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout
Available Year-Round
Average 8 to 12 inches (up to 22 inches)
Catch with power bait, worms or marshmallows long the shorline.
Kokanee (Landlocked Sockeye Salmon)
Available May-June
Average 9 to 13 inches
Troll wedding rings tipped with corn near the surface in Lakeside Park area
Mackinaw (Lake Trout)
Available Year-Round
Larges spieces of game fish on Lake Chelan
Average 3 to 6 pounds (up to 20+ pounds)
Troll with downriggers at 100-300 feet deep
Burbot Cod (Freshwater Lingcod)
Available Year-Round
Average 14 to 24 inches
Jig for Lingcod in Mill Bay Area of Manson
Small-Mouth Bass
Available Year-Round
See WA State Regulation for size restrictions.
Wapato Lake
Wapato Lake covers 216 surface acres and has a maximum depth of 68 feet. This lake has a little something for most all anglers.
Location: 3 Miles North of Manson on Wapato Lake Rd.
Small-Mouth Bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Rainbow Trout
Roses Lake
Roses Lake is a small and quiet lake nestled in the hills of Manson, providing scenic views of the valley's majestic mountains. Bring your boat and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this little gem of a lake. Also a popular spot for ice fishing in the winter.
Location: 1 Mile North of Manson on Roses Ave.
Rainbow Trout
Large-Mouth Bass
Bluegill
Perch
Crappie
Dry Lake
Dry Lake covers 77 surface acres and has a maximum depth of only 11 feet. This lake is best fished in the Spring and early Summer before the aquatic weeds get too thick. Public access is from a rough road-side site suited for hand carried craft only.
Location: 1 Mile North of Manson on Dry Lake Rd.
Large-Mouth Bass
Bluegill
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Brown Bullhead Catfish
Antilon Lake
Antilon Lake is a secluded 96-acre reservoir north of Manson. The lake is host to a campground with dispersed camping sites, and boasts breathtaking views of Fourth of July Mountain.
Location: 5 Miles North of Manson on Grade Creek Rd.
Brown Trout
Stehekin River
Located at the head of Lake Chelan, the Stehekin River offers some of the finest fly-fishing in the Northwest.
Cutthroat Trout
Rainbow Trout
Columbia River
The Columbia River is only a short drive from Manson through the striking Chelan Falls Gorge.
Chinook Salmon
Available July-October
10 to 10 pounds (up to 40+ pounds)
Troll with downriggers
Steelhead
Available October-January
Average 5 to 10 pounds
Use bobber and jig combinations above Wells Dam and in the Methow River / Columbia River confluence.
Small-Mouth Bass
Available March-August
Average 2 to 4 pounds
Use plastic grubs and spinner baits
Walleye
Available Year-Round
Average 2 to 6 pounds (up to 10 pounds)
Use plastic grubs and spinner baits
Fishing Guides
Whether you are a novice or a veteran fisherperson, Manson fishing guides are dedicated to providing the best fishing experience. Depending on the season, choose from fly, ice or spin fishing local lakes or nearby rivers.
